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There are verses in the New Testament that indicate that John the Baptist was a Nazarite. One of the qualifications to be a Nazarite is that he couldn't drink wine.
Numbers 6:3 (KJV) He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried.
The verses below show that John was conforming to this requirement.
Luke 1:15 (KJV) For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.
Luke 7:33 (KJV) For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
It appears that John the Baptist was conforming to the laws of the Nazarites as stated in Numbers 6:1-21. One of the qualifications of being a Nazarite was that he couldn't have his hair cut.
Numbers 6:5 (KJV) All the days of the vow of his separation there shall no rasor come upon his head: until the days be fulfilled, in the which he separateth himself unto the LORD, he shall be holy, and shall let the locks of the hair of his head grow.
There are three Nazarites mentioned in The Bible:
- Samson (specifically stated)
- Samuel (indicated)
- John the Baptist (indicated)
All three of these men were children when they were used of God.
Samson
Judges 13:5 (KJV) For, lo, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and no rasor shall come on his head: for the child shall be a Nazarite unto God from the womb: and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines.
Samuel
1 Samuel 1:11 (KJV) And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no rasor come upon his head.
John the Baptist
Luke 1:15 (KJV) For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.
So, it appears that John the Baptist was a Nazarite and if so he had long hair.
What else can I help you with?
For how long did John the Baptist preach?
John the Baptist preached for approximately three years before he was martyred.
Who wore a tunic made of camel hair in the bible?
John the Baptist .
For how long was John the Baptist in the wilderness?
John the Baptist was in the wilderness for an estimated period of around 20-30 years.
How long did John the Baptist live in the wilderness before beginning his ministry?
John the Baptist lived in the wilderness for an unspecified amount of time before beginning his ministry.
What animal did John the Baptist have?
John the Baptist is often associated with eating locusts and honey, but there is no mention of him having a specific animal. According to the Bible, he lived in the wilderness and wore clothing made of camel's hair.
How long did John the Baptist's ministry last?
John the Baptist's ministry is believed to have lasted around one to two years, according to historical accounts and biblical references.
When did Saint John Paul the Baptist become a saint?
There is a St. John the Baptist but no St. John Paul the Baptist.
Who was John the Baptist's wife?
John the Baptist was never married.
Did John the Baptist have hair to his ankle?
It is not known about John the Baptizers hair. He did have a strange, rough and wild look about him. This leads you to believe that he may have been raised as an orphan by the Essene who were remote monks of the desert region.
Was John the Baptist at the foot of the cross?
No John the Babtist was beheaded long ago by king herod . And it was the John the disciple who was at the cross.
Who Baptisted John the Baptist?
Actually nobody did baptize John the Baptist.
How many times is John the baptist reffered to as John the baptist?
none
